Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Australia
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
open forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H2
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Acacia retinodes
Common Name
Breadfruit
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Silver Wattle
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Silver Wattle
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Mimosa d'été
In Spanish
árbol del pan
acacia amarilla
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
ασήμι μιμόζα
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Acacia retinodes
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Silver Wattle
In Latin
Arum
Silver Wattle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Silver Wattle
Season and care of Breadfruit and Silver Wattle is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Silver Wattle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Wattle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Silver Wattle Physical Information
Breadfruit and Silver Wattle physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Silver Wattle are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
- Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Breadfruit and Silver Wattle
Care of Breadfruit and Silver Wattle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.